Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is HBO’s eight-season fantasy drama, adapted from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and created for television by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. The story begins in Westeros, where rival houses compete for the Iron Throne while threats beyond the realm’s political borders grow harder to ignore. The series follows intersecting royal, military and family conflicts rather than a single hero, using shifting alliances, contested succession and the cost of power to drive its narrative. Across 73 episodes, characters including Tyrion Lannister, Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen and Arya Stark move through civil war, exile, betrayal and supernatural danger. The completed story runs from the opening struggle for the crown to the final settlement of Westeros’s leadership.

Where to watch (checked October 7, 2026): All eight seasons are listed in HBO’s catalog and stream through HBO Max where the service and title are offered. Plans, language tracks and formats vary by country, so check the local HBO or HBO Max listing before subscribing.

Key facts

• David Benioff and D.B. Weiss created the television series from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels.
• The completed series contains eight seasons and 73 episodes.
• HBO reports 161 Emmy nominations and 59 wins.
• HBO reported a 46-million average U.S. audience for the final season.

Official source: HBO.